MS10979: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals — November 19, 2018 — I really enjoyed the instructor. She explained everything clearly, was able to answer all of our questions, and has a friendly attitude. I felt at ease and free to ask any questions.

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MS-20415 - Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure

This 5-day instructor-led course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to plan, design, and implement a Windows 8 desktop infrastructure. The course provides guidance on planning and deploying desktops by using several technologies such as User State Migration Tool (USMT), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and more. Additionally, the course describes how to protect desktops and monitor their health and performance.

Solid understanding of security concepts such as authentication and authorization

Familiarity with the client administration capabilities of Windows Server

General knowledge of management tools such as System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 Operations Manager, and System Center 2012 Data Protection Manager.

Familiarity with imaging, packaging, and operating system deployment concepts

Familiarity with certificates and Certification Authority (CA) implementation and configuration

Knowledge equivalent to Windows 2012 MCSA

Experience administering Windows Server in an environment that typically has the following characteristics:

2,500 to 50,000 or more users

Multiple physical locations and multiple domain controllers

Network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file and print, firewalls, Internet access, an intranet, and client computer management

Support for Windows 8 client desktops

Deployment and management of both physical and virtual applications

Detailed Class Syllabus

Module 1: Assessing and Determining Desktop Deployment Options

Overview of the Enterprise Desktop Life CycleAssessing Hardware and Infrastructure Readiness for a Desktop DeploymentOverview of Enterprise Desktop Deployment MethodsVolume Activation Technologies for Enterprise Desktops

Module 5: Planning and Implementing User State Migration

Planning for the LTI EnvironmentImplementing MDT 2012 for LTIIntegrating Windows DS with MDT

Module 7: Planning and Deploying Desktops by Using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

Planning the ZTI EnvironmentPreparing the Site for Operating System DeploymentBuilding a Reference Image by Using a Configuration Manager Task SequenceDeploying Client Images by Using MDT Task Sequences